Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

This year's "ukai" traditional cormorant fishing starts on the Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on May 11, 2022. The fishing method dates back to over 1,300 years ago in the area.

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